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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.55, 3,719.34 and 1,702.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.55, 3,719.34 and 1,702.19 is: 2,348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.55 : 3,719.34 = 1,702.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.55/3,719.34 = 1,702.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.55x = 3,719.34 × 1,702.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.55x = 6,331,032.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,331,032.65/2,695.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.70

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